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Precisely as the Portuguese coach probably assumed his fortune wasn't changing, Manchester United delivered Oliver Glasner's team's initial home loss in the Premier League since February.

The Austrian coach's players started strongly and deservedly took the lead through the French striker's repeated spot-kick. But they could not to convert superiority into goals after previously struggling to score against Palace, United struck back twice in nine minutes through the Dutch forward and the English midfielder.

Disappointing Day for The Eagles

It was a frustrating afternoon at the end following a busy period for Glasner, who saw his winger leave injured with a worrying issue in the first period.

The United manager likely maintained his emotions in check as he headed toward the dressing room immediately after the game's end.

Strategic Changes

Amorim had played down parallels involving both managers' game philosophy ahead of the match, while admitting that the opposition "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the poor performance against 10-man Everton was to change the flank players, with Amad Diallo occupying the right wing with the full-back took over from Dorgu.

Opening Attempts

Amorim's team probably recognized an opportunity to profit given that they had extra rest days and almost went ahead after 43 seconds.

An extended delivery caused chaos in the home penalty box but somehow Dean Henderson executed a reflex block near the net to prevent the midfielder.

Palace's Dominance

The near miss functioned as a warning for the home team post the lunchtime beginning that was dictated by the television schedulers.

Soon the chances commenced appearing in quick succession. After missing multiple opportunities in midweek, it appeared perhaps it wouldn't be Mateta's day after he sent shots wide of the target in the initial phase.

Opening Goal

Yet amid days when talks over the striker's new deal hit obstacles, it was the France international who found the breakthrough.

Another precise pass from the England international lured Leny Yoro into making contact after recently producing excellent defensive stop to deny Yéremy Pino, Yoro was forced to foul his compatriot inside the area.

Second Half Turnaround

Henderson re-emerged in a baseball cap to shield his eyes from the setting sun but he will be disappointed to have allowed United to equalise eight minutes after the restart.

Palace were caught napping by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick and Zirkzee was able to chest the ball down and swivel in the same movement to unleash an attempt that flew into the net.

Decisive Goal

After enduring a frantic moment where Zirkzee almost scored another time defensively, their situation enhanced a few minutes later as the Dutch attacker was tripped outside the penalty area from the Palace defender.

A temporary uncertainty developed among the defenders as the captain passed the set-piece toward Mount permitting Mount to defeat the goalkeeper via a strong shot.

Vital Win

Without Sarr's pace to call on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate further attempts as United were able to see out vital three points elevating the Red Devils climb above Palace up to sixth spot.